We have documents, photos, and books on Macoupin County History
Genealogy Library
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Weather Permitting
To make arrangements for a visit during some other time please contact the librarian at (217) 965-4503 for an appointment or send a message to mchsgenealogy@yahoo.com.
The Library contains Obituaries, County Histories and so Much More!
Please stop in during open hours and visit with our Librarian, Libby Klocke.
Purchase books from our online store or in the Ruyle Genealogy Library
Macoupin County Historical Society merchandise can be purchased from our online store or in the Anderson Home Museum Gift Shop
Bird & Western Mounds
$12
Brushy Mound, Shaws Point, & Honey Point
$12
Carlinville
$30
Hillyard & Shipman
$12
North & South Otter
$15
North & South Palmyra
$20
Polk & Chesterfield
(includes Medora City Cemetery)
$12
Scottville & Barr
$20
Virden, Pleasant Hill, Girard & Sulphur Springs $30
TOMBSTONE REVELATIONS OF MACOUPIN COUNTY
HARD COVER BOOKS
Oak Hill Cemetery
$10
Atlas of Macoupin County 1875
$20
History of Macoupin County 1763-1879
$20
Portrait & Biographical of Macoupin County
$30
History of Macoupin County Fair 1852-2000
$30
Macoupin County History & Families 2016
$65
HISTORY BOOKS
By Jim Frank
Plainview & Hilyard Townships
$15
Polk Township
$15
Shipman Township
$20
Genealogy Library Services
Let us help you with your searches on Macoupin County history and the families that have inhabited it and made it home.
Contact Us
Macoupin County Historical Society
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920 Breckenridge Street
Carlinville, Illinois 62626
(217) 854-2850